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From Chicago to London
« on: October 23, 2018, 07:42:06 PM »
Hi all,

My wife and I are in process of beginning our application for spouse visa. We currently live in Chicago and she's moving back to UK in next few weeks. We will begin the application shortly and I can already tell this forum will be a HUGE help to us. Thanks for everyone's time and the friendliness of the group.

Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes
Online app submitted: 31st Oct 2018
Biometrics & docs sent: 6th Nov 2018
Application delivered in NY: 7th Nov 2018
Application received email: 26th Nov 2018
More Documents Requested email: 10 Dec 2018 (was 100% included in my original application)
Requested Documents emailed back: 10 Dec 2018
Decision made email: 12 Dec 2018
Passport received: 13 Dec 2018
Entered UK: 14 Jan 2019
Visa expires: 25 September 2021


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2018, 07:44:39 PM »
Welcome to the forum :).

Feel free to ask any questions you have about the application process and documents required over in the Visas and CItizenship section of the forum :).


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2018, 07:50:52 PM »
Thanks!

Oh I'm sure I'll be asking quite a few questions over there!
Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes
Online app submitted: 31st Oct 2018
Biometrics & docs sent: 6th Nov 2018
Application delivered in NY: 7th Nov 2018
Application received email: 26th Nov 2018
More Documents Requested email: 10 Dec 2018 (was 100% included in my original application)
Requested Documents emailed back: 10 Dec 2018
Decision made email: 12 Dec 2018
Passport received: 13 Dec 2018
Entered UK: 14 Jan 2019
Visa expires: 25 September 2021


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2018, 08:02:37 PM »
Thanks!

Oh I'm sure I'll be asking quite a few questions over there!
Welcome to the forum!


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2018, 08:09:29 PM »
Hi CC, welcome!  :)


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2018, 08:26:32 PM »
Thanks!

Oh I'm sure I'll be asking quite a few questions over there!

Oh, just a quick tip:

It's easier for us to help you (and keep track of your application situation) if you just make one thread for all your questions about your application :).

That way if we need to double-check what you've already asked, or what advice you have already been given, or just general details about how you meet the visa requirements, all we have to do is scroll up or down one single page.

But, if you have multiple threads with different questions in each, then we have to hunt down each individual thread in the forum to remember what your situation is (and it also increases the chance of accidentally duplicating advice on multiple threads).


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2018, 08:40:20 PM »
Welcome to the thread! If possibly try to convince your spouse to join too :) Might be good to have you both on here getting all the information you can.
My, how time flies....

* Married in the US and applied for first spousal visa August 2013
* Moved to the UK on said visa October 2013
* FLR(M) applied for  May 2016. Biometrics requested June 2016. Approval given July 2016.
* ILR applied for January 2019 (using priority processing). Approved February 2019.
* Citizenship applied for May  2019
* Citizenship approved on July 4th 2019
* Ceremony conducted on August 28th 2019

'Mommy, Wow! I'm a legit Brit now!'


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2018, 08:46:33 PM »
Hello and welcome! Yep, you're definitely in the right place. Good people here!  :)
Living with my love in Cumbria!
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Married: 17 May 2018
Entered UK: 13 October 2018
FLR: 21 June 2021
ILR approval email: 18 March 2024


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2018, 09:02:55 PM »
Thanks everyone! I will certainly listen to this advice and make one thread that I update. I'm guessing a generic subject name like 'My spouse visa journey-questions/updates/info' is probably best.

Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes
Online app submitted: 31st Oct 2018
Biometrics & docs sent: 6th Nov 2018
Application delivered in NY: 7th Nov 2018
Application received email: 26th Nov 2018
More Documents Requested email: 10 Dec 2018 (was 100% included in my original application)
Requested Documents emailed back: 10 Dec 2018
Decision made email: 12 Dec 2018
Passport received: 13 Dec 2018
Entered UK: 14 Jan 2019
Visa expires: 25 September 2021


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2018, 09:11:26 PM »
Thanks everyone! I will certainly listen to this advice and make one thread that I update. I'm guessing a generic subject name like 'My spouse visa journey-questions/updates/info' is probably best.

Yeah, something like that is fine :).

I know people often think that their questions will get seen more easily if they start new threads with new titles, but I check all the new posts anyway, regardless of title, so they won't be missed.

Plus, as I said, if each question is in a different thread, it's harder to keep track of them all... and then there's always the danger that I'll reply with the wrong information because I've got two (or three or four) different people's situations mixed up.


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2018, 11:01:36 PM »
Totally makes sense Ksand. I'm happy to do that as it will surely make it easier on me too.
Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes
Online app submitted: 31st Oct 2018
Biometrics & docs sent: 6th Nov 2018
Application delivered in NY: 7th Nov 2018
Application received email: 26th Nov 2018
More Documents Requested email: 10 Dec 2018 (was 100% included in my original application)
Requested Documents emailed back: 10 Dec 2018
Decision made email: 12 Dec 2018
Passport received: 13 Dec 2018
Entered UK: 14 Jan 2019
Visa expires: 25 September 2021


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2018, 02:47:12 PM »
Hi all,

My wife and I are in process of beginning our application for spouse visa. We currently live in Chicago and she's moving back to UK in next few weeks. We will begin the application shortly and I can already tell this forum will be a HUGE help to us. Thanks for everyone's time and the friendliness of the group.
:) Welcome..this forum has been a lifesaver for sure.. Congrats, I will be applying with in a few weeks. Getting married here in the US this Sunday , then start the fun  :D
Found My Soulmate 12/2017
Engaged : 6/15/2018
Married : 10/28/2018
Priority Spouse Online App Submitted : 11/19/2018
Biometrics appointment : 11/23/2018
Docs sent to NY : 11/23/2018
Doc received in NY : 11/26/2018
Docs received in Sheffield email :12/21/2018
Email requesting proof of Priority Service : 1/26/2019
Email stating "technical issue which is delaying this application : 1/30/2019
Email requesting bank statements to be re-sent : 2/14/2019
2nd Email requesting bank statements: 3/4/19
Decision made email: 3/6/19
Visa : YESS 3/7/19 (70BD)


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2018, 03:22:25 PM »
:) Welcome..this forum has been a lifesaver for sure.. Congrats, I will be applying with in a few weeks. Getting married here in the US this Sunday , then start the fun  :D

So exciting!  :D


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2018, 03:23:52 PM »
So exciting!  :D
Thank you  :D I picked him up at the airport last night...brought him to work with me today yay  :D and in a bit will go get our marriage license  :)
Found My Soulmate 12/2017
Engaged : 6/15/2018
Married : 10/28/2018
Priority Spouse Online App Submitted : 11/19/2018
Biometrics appointment : 11/23/2018
Docs sent to NY : 11/23/2018
Doc received in NY : 11/26/2018
Docs received in Sheffield email :12/21/2018
Email requesting proof of Priority Service : 1/26/2019
Email stating "technical issue which is delaying this application : 1/30/2019
Email requesting bank statements to be re-sent : 2/14/2019
2nd Email requesting bank statements: 3/4/19
Decision made email: 3/6/19
Visa : YESS 3/7/19 (70BD)


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Re: From Chicago to London
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2018, 03:30:50 PM »
Thank you  :D I picked him up at the airport last night...brought him to work with me today yay  :D and in a bit will go get our marriage license  :)

Ahhh!  [smiley=love.gif]


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